INICIAR SESIÓNFrost's POV Billy was persuasive with his eyes and his words. It was as though he had seen evil in its deadliest form, trembling over what should have been mere words. How dangerous could these random people be? And when I paused for a few more seconds, I could feel his fear transferred into me. I couldn't deduce how it happened, but I found myself lost in thoughts. My mind already began crafting a thousand scenarios that could go wrong at the mating ceremony. And a part of me urged that the ceremony be cancelled. From the hallway, I searched for Rya. I headed towards her chamber and halted at the door. My knuckles were raised in the air, about to knock on the door before the door abruptly opened on its own accord. There was Rya, holding the door knob with a huge smile seated on her face. She was looking expectant, seeming ready for my arrival. "Were you waiting for me?" I was forced to ask. "I could hear your very loud sigh from the inside," she answered me, dragging the wor
Frost's POV Later that evening, I was returning from a random inspection at the eastern borders. My entire body was aching, my head almost spinning with every step. Heavens knew that I longed for a warm bath, a nice meal, and some alone time on my soft bed, with the comforting touch of the night wind. It was evident in my hasty steps and the random murmurs I uttered as I headed to the room.But I caught a presence along the way that surprised me. "Elder Malrick," I squealed his name in surprise. His head was lowered to the ground, almost as though he was lost in his thoughts. I was very certain I would walk past without him having to know who it must have been. "Frost!" He lifted his face, his eyes bright with some form of excitement. "What are you doing here so late?" I approached him, and shook his hand as I asked him. "I uh..." He paused, casting a glance at the corridor behind him as though searching for words. "I had some unfinished business in the house. Just some loose e
Frost's POV I have been in the face of danger a million times. But ever since Rya made the announcement for the mating ceremony, I have been presented with the kind that made me... shiver. The threats of late were intentional, tactical, subtle, well crafted without leaving gaps for discovery. The pack house had been heated up over the last few days. It was barely two days, and another servant had gone missing. This time, it was very specific—the very guard who made the best meals in the kitchen. A day later, one of the warriors deeply loyal to Rya was found dead in the barracks. His death was... crafted in a way that made it seem as though he died during a training session, or maybe a bout with another warrior. But the widened eyes that felt as though his body had gone into shock, and the foaming substances pouring from his mouth only pointed fingers to poisoning. Still, who could disregard the mastermind behind all things that happened in just a few days. This person was syste
Rya's POVI had just walked a few steps away from the door before I met Lia. In her usual nature, she was lurking around, patiently waiting for me. As soon as she set eyes on me, she fidgeted, but caught herself almost instantly and gave out a heavy breath."Gods! That meeting took forever,""Is there a problem, Lia? You seem... tensed," my face slightly squeezed as I asked her. I observed her circular pacing on the ground—the way she threw her hands in the air at intervals, the way she breathed like exhaustion had kicked in, and the way sweat drops were beaded all over her face. "The servant who spread the rumours of the.... mate bond between you and Frost has gone missing," Lia managed to speak through her shaky breathing. "So that's how they know about the mate bond" I whispered to myself, a wave of realization washing over me at the spot. As much as the situation seemed... tensed, I could much definitely laugh my entire bowels out. It finally dawned on me how everyone was ju
Rya's POVI had never felt so... alive before. Yes! There was a time where I felt alive. It was the day when Frost had used his magic to save me from the deadly poison. But the previous night, when he pulled me by the hair and made me scream his name, that was a moment I felt... free, alive, normal again. How possible was it that it took one man to set me back on track, both physically and mentally. Everything about him was just so divine, so heavenly, so... magical. His touch was electric, his kiss was wet and delicious. His lips were a meal of their own. There wasn't any who could have a taste of him and search for another. Luckily, I had him all to myself, and forever. I woke up more happily than ever. Turning to the side, I realized he had disappeared. A sharp smirk sat on my face as I retraced that attitude back home. It was my usual style, but there was no crime if he stole out of my playbook. I had my bath, and threw on a simple dress for the morning. I had checked throug
Frost's POV I took a stroll down the garden just after Darius left. Every step I took followed his gravelly voice echoed in my ears, his words of wisdom that left a terrifying sting in my chest which I couldn't endure.I hadn't gone so far when my eyes shifted over to the garden. And there she was—the very core of my thoughts pushing through her limits as though fragility and fatigue was an abomination to her. I stood closely to watch her forms. She had perfected the last move I had shown her, and had added another trick, somewhat a maneuver to make it appear even more enticing. All these she did with a broken body. I was still certain that her full strength had not returned, but she was a walking embodiment of tenacity. A few minutes later, she halted in her tracks, and leaned over to catch her breath. I broke off the shadow with a smile seated on my face, my footsteps calm, but intentionally loud for her to turn in my direction. "You did great today," I cut the silence between







